Ring of Fire
(Helianthus annuus)
Product ID: 1469
A fall favorite.
Unique bicolor flower pattern sets this beauty ablaze with autumn colors. Blooms average 5-6" across, but with tight spacing will be slightly smaller. Branching. AAS winner. Ht. 40-50". Avg. 1,130 seeds/oz. Packet: 25 seeds.
Plant Cycle: (A) Days to Maturity or Bloom: 70
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Disease Resistance:
No disease information found.
Growing Information:
Sunflowers, Tall
GERMINATION: 7-14 days at 70-75ºF (21-24ºC).
CULTURE: Outdoors (recommended) - After last frost, in groups of 3-4. Thin. Indoors - Sow in final container 3-4 weeks prior to planting out. Dislikes root disturbance.
GROWING ON: Hold indoors no longer than 4 weeks. Provide full sun, high fertility, good air movement.
LIGHT/SOIL: Full sun; light, well-drained soil.
SPACING: 9-24".
USE: Cut or dried, back of beds, screen.
HARVEST: Fresh - flowers just beginning to open. Dried - flowers completely open. Hang or use silica gel. DAY-LENGTH NEUTRAL - Day length does not directly influence flowering.
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AAS Winners We carry dozens of All-America Selections winners, including six
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FleuroSelect Quality Award Winner These are awards of exceptional merit for new varieties that offer improvements on comparable existing varieties. Chosen at trial grounds throughout Europe. |
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Good for cut flowers and bouquets Good variety to choose for fresh cut Flowers displays. |
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